The moment the doorknob began to turn, Lohan activated [Structural Stability] combined with [Selective Viscosity] on his hands and feet.
With a fluid, silent movement, he leaped to the side wall and scaled up to the ceiling, securing himself in the darkest corner of the small entryway, just above the line of sight of anyone entering.
Simultaneously, he activated [Umbral Mimicry] and [Pigment Mimicry], causing his dark skin and clothing to seem to "drink in" the dim light of the hallway, turning him into a blur indistinguishable from the moldy support beams of the ceiling.
Through Instinctive Perception, he felt the vibration of the air as the door finally gave way, swinging open with a sharp click.
Five figures entered in single file, moving with a coordination that Lohan recognized as similar to that of Lower Zone gangs.
